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    SRAM E-matic

    Does anyone have any up to date experience of this unit, or similar simplistic rear hub units. https://www.sram.com/sram/urban/products/sram-e-matic#sm.0000nhzv55q76dkdxbx2nc57zr3rg Thanks in anticipation. :)
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    Why did you buy an e-bike ?

    In fact why do you cycle ? Some interesting quotes here from a wide and varied spectrum of society. http://www.bikeboom.info/quotes/ I cycle for "purpose". My bicycles are my primary mode of transport, and the only thing that stops me from using a bike, is ice. How about you ?
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    Decisions.

    In the short time I've owned my bike I've knocked up around 1000 miles, and just wished I'd bought one earlier. Now I have decided to clear out a host of other stuff in the shed that has now become "redundant", and keep two, plus my e-bike. 1. My Brompton, for the train and bus journeys, and 2...
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    The "death" of the car, (as we know it)

    First off, I'm not anti car, just anti unnecessary car. The car has always sold because it offers "something better", independence choice, blah blah blah. With all the media coverage about diesel, pollution charges etc, many think the imminent demise of the internal combustion engine is a step...
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    Can anyone identity this ?

    I'm working on a project, and recently got this. I have absolutely no idea what it is, (apart from the obvious) just wondered if anyone can help, as it would save me making a controller etc, if something is readily available. Thanks in anticipation.
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    2018 Giant Quick-E+

    Here's a quick review for anyone thinking about one. The 2018 model has 10 speed, and the bigger 500 integrated battery. Two small niggles, the standard seat went in the bin, and the battery rattled a bit on rough roads, but that was an easy fix with two small gel buttons normally used to stop...
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    Hello.

    Hello all. After much pondering, I recently took the plunge and bought a 2018 Giant Quick-e and I'm loving it. I live in a rural remote and mountainous location so the bike has definate advantages for me. I also have a Koga world traveller for long distance stuff, single speed track bike and...